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Data Architect
Position Summary
The College of Nursing is seeking applications for a Data Architect. This position will design, implement, analyze, interpret, and validate data reports to make recommendations to the administration on short- and long-term planning and decision-making. Develop, maintain, manage, and use databases composed of a variety of data types. Engage in data cleaning and processing. Develop metadata. Implement data analysis, data collection systems, and other strategies to increase statistical efficiency and data quality and implement data visualizations to assist with the dissemination of knowledge.
Assist with the development of inclusive long- and short-range strategic plans to track and trend college educational, research, and clinical performance on several different metrics. Provide integration of new and existing systems and identify software, hardware, or other equipment problems and solutions. Apply a high degree of competence, knowledge, cultural awareness, and creativity to resolving major systems-level problems and generate innovative technology-driven solutions. Collaborate with other college units in the selection and set-up of applications suitable to their needs and assigned workflow. Participate with the information technology team to empower equitable interventions, analysis, recommendation, preparation, and implementation of hardware, operating systems, and networks. Adhere to project implementation and reporting deadlines.
Use queries for data retrieval and compilation and create data reports and visualizations with tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Excel. Employ coding skills to automate processes and clean data, while also constructing data pipelines to ensure consistent data reporting. Interact with IT support for consulting on security measures concerning data governed by FERPA and university regulations, ensuring compliance and safeguarding sensitive information. Interact with various stakeholders within the college to gather understanding and buy-in for project needs and deliver results in a secure manner.
100% work from home permitted anywhere in United States.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related IT field + 1 year of post-bachelor degree experience in data management and analysis, including the use of: an Oracle database student information system, Power BI, Cognos, and Tableau
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Website
www.nursing.msu.edu
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
